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Names extracted from 'Bristol Postscripts'

by George H. GIBBS, Lord Mayor's secretary, Bristol. 1947

The details on this page have been extracted from the book, 'Bristol Postscripts', by George H. GIBBS, Lord Mayor's secretary, Bristol (1947). The information was compiled exclusively from this publication by Tom Miller of Oakville, Ontario, Canada in September 1993.
AnneQueenvisited Bristol in 170224
B-----eRev. Mr.CAREW accosted him in Castle Street45
BARKERAlderman W.Rowned about 24 different Arms (Bristol)33,35
BARROWR.G.Mayor of Bristol, 1852113
BIDDULPHRev., Mr.vicar of St.James, 182357
BIRDEdward(1772-1819) painter of Princess Caraboo93
BIRD painter of 'George III'102
BISHOPGeorgefriend of Edward PYOT82
BLACKWELLJonathanwas a wealthy Vintner12
BLACKWELLJonathanone of the Sheriffs of Bristol C165211
BLACKWELLJonathanimproved Christmas Steps, 166911-16
BRIGHTRichardowner of a house in Gt,George St., 182963
BURKEEdmundBristol MP in 177452
BURKEEdmundpainted by Sir Joshua REYNOLDS102
BYRDEWilliampresented Loving Cup, son of Wm.BYRDE110-114
BYRDEWilliamMayor of Bristol, 1589110-114
CANNSir Robt.Mayor of Bristol before Sir John KNIGHT78
CAREWMr.father of Bammfylde, rector of Bickley42
CAREWPollywife of Bamfylde42
CAREWBamfylde Mooreborn in 169342-46
Charles IIKingvisited Bristol about 166378
CHRISTMASRichardmentioned in BLACKWELL's will12
CHURCHILLRt.Hon WinstonFreeman of Bristol, 21 April 194550-51
CLARENCIEUXKing of Armsgranted Bristol a Crest, c156931
CLARKT.D.printed SMITHs preaching pamphlet, 182354
CLERKEClementinapupil at Selina MILLS school36-41
CLERKEClementinaeloped to Gretna Green, 19 March 179138
COCKAarona trader of St.Johns, Newfoundland43-44
CROMWELL dismantling of Bristol Castle, 165623
CROMWELLLord Richardexpected to visit Bath, 165861
CRUGERHenryBristol MP in 177452
DANIELMr. Aldermanempowered to deal with BRIGHT, 182963
de la WARREThe Baronsfounded a Chantry before 127714
DELAMOTTE watercolour of Christmas Steps, 182515
DIMONDWilliam Wyattof the King Street Theatre90
DRAKESir Francisbowling at Plymouth Hoe21
DUNNINGJohnRecorder of Bristol102
Edward IIIKingconferred the town Charter (1373?)33
Elizabeth IQueenvisited Bristol in 157418
ELTONSir Abrahamowner of house in St.James's Barton63
EVANSCdr.of Nailsea Court, restored the Chairs103
FAREA.C.painting of House in St.James's Barton62
FARGUSMr.Auctioneer, 183666
FARLEYFelixthe Bristol Journal, c 180070
FARLEYFelixwrote of Mrs SIDDONS c 178287
FARLEYFelixwrote of the benefit performances92
FITZHARDINGRobertendowment of the Abbey by17
FOSTERJohnMayor of Bristol, 148112
FOWNESJohngave a sum to the Corporation, 160919-21
FOXGeorgefounder of the Quakers80-81
Francis IEmperor 71
FREEMANMr.the Stranger's friend Society97
GARRARDThos.Chamberlain, c1831102
GARRICKDavidactor, at Drury Lane, London83
GeorgePrincetried the Charvolant carriage75
GEORGEJamesMayor of Bristol, 182359-60
George IVKingdemonstation of the Charvolant, 182873
GIBBESHenryMayor of Bristol, C165211
GIBBSVicaryRecorder of Bristol, 179440
GIBBSSir VicaryRecorder of Bristol102
GIBBSGeorge H.Author of this book, Mayors Sec. 1947n/a
GLASSERev.treatise dedicated to Hannah MORE71
GORDONWilliamentrusted with OGILVIEs affairs38
GRACEHenry Millsmarried Martha POCOCK in 193177
GRACEW.G.grandson of George POCOCK77
GWINPaul'a rude baptist' c165681
HABERFIELDJ.K.Mayor of Bristol, 16 July 183860
HARFORDJamesowner of the corner residence, Queens Sq63
HAWKINSJohnMayor of Bristol, 170224
HAYTHORNEAldmn., JohnMayor of Bristol, 181793
HOOKESir Humphreyoccupied the 'great house on the Marsh'19
IVESJamesstole the c16 silver salver, 1831100
JACKSONMr.painting of The Mansion House, 182564
JAMESGilbert S.Lord Mayor of Bristol, 1946-47n/a
KEITHRev. Mr.former owner of the POCOCK school72
KEMBLESarahborn 1755, married Wm SIDDONS at age 1883
KERSLAKEThomasof Clevedon, bequeathed painting to City93
KINGR.P.Mayor of Bristol, 1844113
KITCHENRobertmade a gift of the Salver to the city102
KNIGHTSir JohnMayor of Bristol, 1663-478-82
LATIMER 'the bowling green was new made', C165621
LAWRENCEThomaspainter of 'The Duke of Portland'102
Le FREULINMadamoiselleillegitimate daughter of Francis I71
LUNSFORDCol.fell at the Siege of Bristol, 164316
LYDIATEThe Merchantpaid CAREW 7/10/0044-45
MACKWORTHMaj.escaped with PINNEY & WETHERALL107-109
MILLARDJ.made a map of the city, 167312,20
MILLSSelinaOpened a girls school, January 179036-41
MOREHannahriding near Flax Bourton, c177668-71
MOREHannahretired from boarding school, 179036
MUGLEWORTHPeterSwordbearer (1725-1735)114
NEALEMrs.Caraboo lodged with her in Bristol96-97
OGILVIE uncle of Clementina CLERKE36 [See footnote]
OSBORNEJeremiahsolicitor, pleaded for his father, 174652
OSBORNEJosephfather of Jeremiah, 174652
PALMERJohnproprietor of Theatres at Bath & Bristol83-85
PAVEYJohnSwordbearer in Knivesmith St., C153214
PAYNECharlesChief Magistrate of the City, c183666
PAZELYMr.'minister' at Gretna Green39-41
PEELSir Robertwished to acquire the Salver102
PENNAdmiraldistinguished in the conquest of Jamaica80
PEPYSSamuelvisited Alderman BLACKWELL, 166012
PERRYRichard ViningEloped to Gretna Green, 19 March 179138
PERRYClementinadied in poverty in Bath c181241
PERRYRichard Viningemigrated Jamaica, assumed name OGILVIE41
PERRYRichard Vininglived with his sister at 19, The Barton36
PHIPPENMr.drank from the Loving Cup, c1854113
PINNEYCharlesMayor of Bristol, 183165,99-109
POCOCKGeorgeopened a boarding school, 179572
POCOCKGeorgeSchoolmaster and Inventor72-77
POCOCKGeorgeinventor of the Charlovant73
POCOCKMarthayoungest daughter of George, m.H.M.GRACE77
POPEAldermn Johnshould have been Mayor in 1663-478-79
PRICEJamesa fletcher, permitted to trade47
PROCTORAldermangave Elmdale House to the City, 187466
PYOTEdwardFreeman of Brsitol, imprisoned by KNIGHT80-82
REEDEDr.vicar of St.Nicholas, C169922
REYNOLDSSir Joshuapainter of 'Edmund BURKE'102
RICART description of the Marsh17,31
ROQUESJ.map of Bristol, 174225,27
ROWBOTHAMT.S.painting of Silver Street58
ROWBOTHAM painting of Queens Square, 182728
ROWBOTHAMT.S.painting of St.James Churchyard, 182655
RYSBRACK statue of William III, 173127,28
SCHUBARTMr.restorer painting of Princess Caraboo93
SHAWJ.G.Mayor of Bristol, c1854112
SIDDONSWm.Married Sarah KEMBLE83
SIDDONSSarahactress, of Bristol c178083-88
SMITHRev. G.C.minister of the Gospel, 182354-60
SMITHHenryof Prince St., rescued a sword, 1831100
STEEPLEJameshouse, which was in the (St.James) fair79
STEWARTJamesmade drawing of St.Michael's steps 175010
STREAMERSherifffreed women with child from the prison80
TAYLORMr.presenter of a benefit performance, 180190-91
TOWNSEND a gardener, gaev untrustworthy evidence107
VANBRUGHSir Johnbuilder of Kings Weston23
VANDYKE painter of 'The Earl of Pembroke'102
WEEKSJohnlandlord of 'The Bush Inn', 179139, 89-92
WESLEYMr.preacher45-46
WETHERALLSir CharlesRecorder of Bristol, 183199, 105-09
WHITFIELDMr.Preacher45-46
WILKINSONDr.interested himself in the Caraboo case96
WILLIAMSMr.a Goldsmith, restored the Salver100-102
WOODJohnof Bath, builder of The Exchange23
WORRALLSamuela magistrate of the county95-98
WORRALLMrs.sypathized with 'Princess Caraboo'95-98
WRENChristopher 23
YEARSLEYMrs Annthe Bristol Milkwoman, c 177669

 

 

The book also contains the following illustrations:page #
Sir Charles effected an exchange of dressfrontispiece
St Michael's Hill Steps, 175010
Queen Street, 176113
Christmas Steps15
The Marsh, 1673 (from Millerds Map)20
Queen Square, 1742 (from Roques' Map)25
Queen Square, 182728
16th Century coat of Arms30
The Common Seal, 121632
Pommel of 14th Century sword34
Park Street, 182537
Oath of a Burgess49
Rt Hon Winston Churchill becomes Hon Freeman51
St James's Churchyard, 182655
Silver Street58
Proposed Mansion House, St James's Barton62
The Mansion House, Queen Square64
George Pocock and his Charvolant74
Theatre Royal, King Street84
Princess Caraboo94
16th Century Salver and Ewer101
Reverse side of Salver104
Exalted Characters108
The Grace Cup112

 

[Compiled by Tom Miller of Oakville, Ontario, Canada in September 1993]

Footnote Additional Information supplied by Gillian Millington 2020

This is George Ogilvie, Clementina Clarke’s uncle who paid for her to attend the school in Bristol.
He was born in Scotland and went to Jamaica and became a plantation owner.